Ian McCranor has lived a life that most people only read about.
Born and raised in Coventry, England, Ian grew up as a quiet, introverted boy who struggled with fear and confidence. But through discipline, focus, and the harsh lessons of real-life confrontation, he transformed himself into a former England International karate competitor, earning national and international recognition for his skill, precision, and competitive spirit.

Away from the dojo, Ian spent more than fifteen years working as a nightclub bouncer in some of Britain’s toughest pubs and clubs. These experiences taught him the psychology of violence, ego, and fear — lessons that would later form the foundation of his autobiographical book, Fighting With Myself, a raw and powerful account of personal evolution, survival, and finding strength when it matters most.

Ian also became part of retro-gaming history when he portrayed Angus MacGregor, the iconic Scottish fighter in the 1994 Atari Jaguar game Kasumi Ninja. His stance, movement, and physical presence turned Angus into a cult favourite, making Ian a familiar face to gamers and collectors around the world. Even thirty years later, Angus MacGregor remains one of the most recognisable characters from the classic era of gaming — and Ian is the man behind the legend.

His physical ability and martial-arts control later led him into early motion-capture work for two major PlayStation titles:

• Batman & Robin

• The Fantastic Four
  where he performed the movements used to bring superhero characters to life in the early days of 3D gaming technology.

Now based between the UK and USA as a dual citizen, Ian continues to write, teach, train, and inspire. His life’s message is simple and powerful: confidence can be built, fear can be mastered, and reinvention is possible at any age.
Whether through martial arts, storytelling, or personal development, Ian McCranor is proof that you can become stronger than the challenges that once held you back.

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